Bisque, socket head doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and jointed legs. JT White muslin pantalets with white lace trim and white loosely woven underskirt. Burgandy taffeta skirt and bodice. Peach taffeta insert on the skirt with ruffled trim. Long sleeves on the bodice capped with peach taffeta ruffle. Purple and pink flowers are attached at her waist. Dress is secured in back with brass safety pin. Dark maroon felt hat trimmed with peach taffeta ruching is tied under her chin with peach satin ribbon. Has wrist tag. Has box.
Blue dotted box is in very good condition. Lid has some stains and a crack on one side. Box has tape adhered to bottom and original price tag for $1.95 from Wieboldt's store. Has silver foil label and one cardboard insert.
M.A.S. has same doll in box with wrist tag. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/02/dolls-of-month-series-196-sweet-october_13.html
Page 288 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #196 A Sweet October Maiden Rather Shy, jointed leg, socket head. Burgundy and peach taffeta. $125.00.
Doll 2
Doll Sold: 4/28/13 $8.50 net after fees.
Bisque, socket head doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and jointed legs. JT White muslin pantalets and white loosely woven underskirt. Burgandy taffeta skirt and bodice. Peach taffeta insert on the skirt with ruffled trim. Long sleeves on the bodice capped with peach taffeta ruffle. Dark maroon felt hat trimmed with peach taffeta ruching. Peach satin bow tied in her hair with flowers on the left side. No box. No wrist tag. Needs TLC. Dress is faded and has what looks like moth holes in it.
Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/196October.html
Page 288 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #196 A Sweet October Maiden Rather Shy, jointed leg, socket head. Burgundy and peach taffeta. $125.00.
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